We’re about seeing young peoples lives changed by Jesus.

Support Our Ministry

Trafford Youth For Christ was established in 1981 by local churches, with a purpose of sharing the Good News of Jesus with young people. We do this by developing partnerships with local churches, running youth clubs and events, working in schools, and equipping youth workers to share the Gospel with young people in a relevant and exciting way. Over the years, thousands of young people in and around Trafford have had the opportunity to hear about, and respond to, the Gospel.

Latest News

Celebrating a New Chapter at Trafford Youth for Christ: Highlights from Last Week’s AGM Last Monday, 24th November, Trafford Youth

AGM

A Wonderful Afternoon at St Mary’s Christmas Market – Supporting Trafford Youth for Christ Yesterday, 29th November, St Mary Magdalene

Christmas Market Success

2/5/2025 A Fun-Filled Night of Questions and Community: Our Quiz Night at St Mary’s On Saturday, 26th April, we hosted

Quiz Night

15 April 2025 Over the last three weeks, our Centre Director, Matthew and his wife & Trustee, Naomi have been

Visit to the USA

Our Ministries

Creating a safe arena to talk about Christianity and moral issues

ARENA (Schools Work)

Focused forwards…
…not backwards

MOMENTUM (Ongoing Intentional Youthwork)

Connecting churches with our vision of seeing young people’s lives changed by Jesus

ELEMENTAL (Church Support)

Our Projects

Within the ministries above, we run various projects. These projects enable us to take the Good News of Jesus to young people in schools, churches and the community of Trafford. We recognise that each group is different and aim to communicate the love of Christ in a relevant way to young people.

ARENA

Teaching Young People through Quality Lessons

ARENA: Exigó (Lessons)

Discipling Young Christians through Lunch Clubs & Christian Unions

ARENA: Explore (Lunch Clubs)

MOMENTUM

A weekly After-School Drop-in Youth Group held in Ashton-on-Mersey

MOMENTUM: Reach (Yr5-6 Drop-in)

A weekly After-School Drop-in Youth Group held in Altrincham

MOMENTUM: Pathway (Yr 6-8 Drop-in)

A weekly Rock Solid Youth Group held on Oldfield Brow

MOMENTUM: The Cave (Y6-9 Youth Group)

Adhoc youth events to continue the journey

MOMENTUM: Emmaus (Youth Events & Trips)

ELEMENTAL

For when your young people want to ‘find themselves’

ELEMENTAL: Mentoring

For when your youth need to ‘get lost’

ELEMENTAL: Get Lost Retreats

Supporting Youth & Children’s Workers through fellowship (& food)

ELEMENTAL: Network Breakfast

Supporting Church youthwork through training volunteers

ELEMENTAL: Volunteer Training

Connecting with churches through sharing the vision

ELEMENTAL: Guest Speaking

Meet Our Staff & Trustees

Click on the profiles below to find out more about our Staff and Trustees

Matthew Pryor

Charlie Waters

Ann McBurney

Sue Gormley

Ali Kirby

Naomi Kjendsli-Bellshaw

Meg Johnson

Revd. Catherine Cleghorn

Lorna Beresford

Get Involved

Volunteer

Every week, Matthew, Charlie and the team go into schools and run youth clubs to give young people the opportunity to explore Christianity. Our team see the struggles young people are going through, particularly with mental health, and desire to show them the hope that can be found in Jesus Christ.

Could you financially support the work of Trafford Youth For Christ?

Financially Support

Could you be a Someone to Someone who needs a Someone? You can join our volunteer team for as little as five-hours a month!

Volunteer Regularly

Dare to be different? – Fix your attention on God. You will be changed from the inside out.

Join the Evolve Team

Do you have what it takes to further the work of Trafford Youth For Christ?